Academic Director

WSA is seeking a bright, collaborative, experienced education leader to continue our tradition of excellence and rigor in curriculum and instruction. The ideal candidate has high school leadership experience helping teachers educate the whole child through a range of academic and enrichment experiences that prepare students for a fulfilling life and success in challenging university settings.

Qualifications:
● Experience with curriculum development and evaluation
● Experience providing staff development on best teaching practices
● Teacher evaluation experience
● Knowledge of how to use data to inform school improvements
● Strong communication and collaboration skills
● School leadership experience
● Knowledge of Advanced Placement programs preferred

Job Description:
● Maintain, evaluate, and improve school curriculum documents database
● Supervise and support academic department heads
● Analyze school performance data and survey data
● Utilize data to plan school improvements
● Conduct teacher observations and provide feedback and coaching
● Plan teacher induction and staff development
● Conduct workshops
● Attend meetings of the senior management committee
● Lead the academic management team and the academic committee
● Identify areas for academic improvement and conduct strategic planning
● Promote a positive and professional school culture
● Promote school values
● Work with student affairs to address academic integrity concerns
● Work with academic affairs office to collect and review teacher grades, comments, midterm and final examinations, exam grades, and related student academic records
● Work with human resources and department leaders to hire highly qualified teachers
● Provide general support and leadership to fulfill school goals and achieve ongoing improvements